Dow and Nasdaq Extend Weekly Gains as Tech Earnings Beat Expectations

US stocks extended weekly gains on October 24 after strong quarterly earnings from Google, Meta, and Netflix reaffirmed investor faith in AI-driven corporate performance. The Dow added 0.6%, Nasdaq advanced 1.1%, and S&P 500 rose 0.8%. Analysts noted improving tech margins and resilient consumer demand as drivers behind the rally. Futures indicate continued optimism ahead of key inflation and employment data next week.